Quiescence is a dormant period for embryos where growth is suppressed due to unsuitable germination conditions like lack of light, temperature, and moisture. In this phase, the embryo in seeds stops growing and cell division is halted. This allows the embryo to maintain stem cell populations and prevents premature germination so the seed can resume growth when conditions become favorable again. Quiescent centers are also found in root tips and allow roots to continue growing when returned to suitable conditions.

1. Quiescence
D.Divya
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2. Introduction
Quiescence is a period during which the embryo is dormant and has no
activity

3.  In this phase embryo in seed have stopped growing
 It is the inability of a non dormant seed to germinate due to a lack of
suitable germinating conditions
 This phase is triggered by the absence of favourable factors such as
light , temperature and moisture
 The rate of cell division is suppressed
 The embryo resume it growth under favorable condition

4. Importance
 It is very important in the maintenance of stem cell population loss
of which can result in premature aging
 It occurs in fast growing plants
 Eg green leafy vegetables
 It require relatively very short time

5.  Quiescent centre are found in root meristem
 It found mainly at the tips of growing roots in root meristem
 It can be reversed upon the return of suitable conditions

6. Quiescent phase in cell division
Quiescent phase is the stage wherein cells remain
metabolically active but donot profilerate unless called to
do so
Such cells are used for replacing the cells lost during
injury

7. Similarities between dormancy
Both are delayed seed germination
Both prevent seed germination during the unfavorable
conditions
They increase the probability of seedling survival
Both are important for plant ecology and agriculture

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